Fort St John RCMP have confirmed that human remains located in the Peace Region in June of 2026, have been identified as Raymond Chalifoux.
Raymond was reported missing in 2015, On May 25th 2015 Raymond was reported missing after leaving the Fort St John Hospital against the recommendations of medical staff.
A missing person investigation was undertaken at the time but however his whereabouts remained unknown.
On June 8th of this year human remains were located along the Peace River near Old Fort.
Fort St John RCMP, BC Coroners and specialized investigative resources, attended the area and conducted an examination.
On Monday October 19th following forensic analysis and investigation, the BC Coroners Service notified the Fort St. John RCMP that the remains had been positively identified as Raymond Chalifoux.
“While this is not the outcome anyone hoped for, being able to identify Mr. Chalifoux and provide answers after more than 11 years brings some closure to a long-standing missing person investigation,” – Sergeant Ian Rissanen of the Fort St. John RCMP Serious Crimes Unit.
At this time, investigators do not have any reason to believe that Chalifoux’s death was the result of foul play.
RCMP sau no further details are available at this time, additional information may be released as it becomes available.
RCMP are asking any info regarding the circumstances surrounding Chalifoux’s death is asked to contact Constable Shaun Wagantall of the Fort St. John RCMP Serious Crimes Unit at 250-787-8100.
